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Tips for doing visual approaches

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1. Start your approach by tuning in the ILS code and activating the ILS system but do not activate VOR/LOC! Use the ILS diamonds to see if you are too high or too low and if you are too far to the right or left

 

2. Use autothrottle during the approach. It helps reduce the workload of maintaining speed

 

3. Remember that a 737 won't move as fast as a tiny light aircraft! Make sure you get lined up correctly at least 5 miles from the runway so you don't have to make lots of crazy adjustments.

 

4. Add flaps to slow down the aircraft. Put down the gear somewhere between 15-20 miles out.

 

5. Do not make sharp corrections as the aircraft will go all over the place. Manoeuvre the aircraft slowly.

 

6. Do not flare on the approach. Start the flare when you are about 20-50 feet above the runway.

 

7. If the aircraft doesn't flare correctly, or you are not  in the correct position to land, don't make sharp turns and steep descents. Go around.

 

That's it! Some tips might not be right so you can correct them if you want. More will be added later!

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